Mobile Therapist IBHS at EXCENTIA HUMAN SERVICES

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Documentation, Family Support, Mental Health, Therapeutic Techniques, Treatment Planning, Professionalism, Confidentiality, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Self-Regulation Strategies, Behavioral Support

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Position Type: Part Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Job Shift: Any EXCENTIA HUMAN SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Mobile Therapist-IBHS Individual Services Department: Children’s Services Reports To: IBHS Clinical Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Revision Date: April 18, 2025 Hours: Part time; flexible to meet the needs of the child/adolescent and family Regulation Adherence: 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5240 SUMMARY Mobile Therapy (MT) sessions within IBHS involve a therapist working one-on-one with a child/adolescent in their natural environments—home, school, or community. The sessions are designed to address emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges by providing individualized support, coping strategies, and skill-building. Mobile therapy sessions consist of individual therapy, family therapy, development and revision of the ITP, assistance with crisis stabilization and assistance with addressing challenges with the child/adolescent. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR TASKS Provide individual and family sessions in the child’s natural environments of the home, school and community. Collaborate with teachers and staff to support the child/adolescent in following classroom expectations, improving social interactions, and developing strategies for self-regulation. Provide flexible, tailored interventions that support the child’s/adolescent’s overall well-being and help the child/adolescent function effectively in their daily environments. Provide family sessions to strengthen family dynamics, improving communication, and providing caregivers with tools to support their child’s/adolescent’s emotional and behavioral needs. Ensure confidentiality of treatment and files of the child/adolescent. Document interactions and progress in the child/adolescent files, ensuring accurate records of treatment sessions and outcomes. Maintain professionalism in both written and verbal communication. Understands and adheres to established Excentia Human Services policies and procedures. Keep informed of new developments in the field of mental health. Complete mandatory trainings. Maintain licensure requirements. Attend supervision per IBHS guidelines with the IBHS Clinical Director for Individual Services. Ensure all program rules and regulations are followed. Develop individualized treatment plans and update the treatment plans per IBHS guidelines. Monitor and change, if needed, the treatment conditions to ensure child engagement and progress. Maintain professional boundaries at all times. Provide crisis and family support, as needed. Maintain compliance with IBHS regulations. Work cooperatively with families, caregivers, and team members to provide children/adolescents with the best care and treatment. Ensure accurate and timely documentation. Submit billing accurately and timely. Attend team meetings, as needed Other job tasks as assigned. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Meet with the Clinical Administrator regularly. Report safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies. Maintain confidentiality as per HIPAA and procedural safeguards. Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OCCASIONALLY-0-35% OF TIME FREQUENTLY-36-74% OF TIME CONSTANTLY-75% OF TIME Drive Sit/sit on floor Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 16-50 lbs. Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs. Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 50-100 lbs. Reach Life/Carry/Push/Pull >100 lbs. Bend Climb Crawl Squat Stand Walk WORKING CONDITIONS Primarily in school, community and home environments with unknown environmental challenges. Office time with exposure to toners and ink cartridges; Seasonal displays may include hay, leaves, flowers, pine needles, etc.; Noise level can be high at times. Potential exposure to communicable childhood diseases and/or other communicable diseases. Child/adolescent may carry fluid or blood-borne pathogens. All sessions are in person; this is not a work from home (remote) position. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I have reviewed and understand the requirements including the essential job functions and physical demands of my job description and I agree that I can perform these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Excentia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications COMMUNICATION Demonstrates effective communication skills with children and adolescents, as well as with supervisors, co-workers, clients, and parents, using strong abilities in reading, writing, and comprehension. SKILLS (Possess the following): Passion to work with children/adolescents and families. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and professional documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries from parents, case workers, or members of the mental health provider community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors. Ability to use standard office computer software. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; work; sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION Must meet at least one of the following qualifications: Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist or clinical social worker. Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a social worker or a behavior specialist and have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency. Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work or counseling from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency. Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum and have a graduate degree with a least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or have an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. The Department will accept a general equivalency report from the listed evaluator agencies to verify a foreign degree or its equivalency. OTHER Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Child Protective Service Act (Act 33) compliance and FBI clearance, NSOR, Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license/ acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

The Mobile Therapist provides individual and family therapy sessions in natural environments to address emotional and behavioral challenges. They collaborate with families and educators to support the child's overall well-being and ensure effective treatment.